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Archdiocese of Johannesburg

“Fight against the temptation to give up”: Cardinal Brislin at Jubilee of Consecrated in South Africa

Oct 12, 2025

Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has encouraged members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in South Africa to remain steadfast in their mission and cautioned against “the temptation to give up” amid life’s challenges.

Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

“Deeply abhorrent”: Cardinal Brislin Denounces Denial of Health, Education Access to Non-South Africans

Oct 3, 2025

Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese has decried as “deeply abhorrent” the denial of health and education facilities access to foreigners in South Africa.

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At 65th Anniversary, Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg Hailed for Uniting “tradition with modernity”

Sep 22, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has hailed Christ the King Cathedral of the country’s Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese for uniting “tradition with modernity” during its 65 years of existence.

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Ahead of Rome Trip for Conclave, South Africa's Cardinal Recalls Pope Francis’ Impact on All, “not just” on Catholics

Apr 24, 2025

As he prepares to leave for Rome to join other Cardinal Electors ahead of the Conclave for the election of a new Pope, Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has paid glowing tribute to late Pope Francis, recalling his impact on the people of God across the globe and “not just” on Catholics.

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Lenten Season Opportunity to Be “conscious of pain of poverty, scandal of inequality”: Cardinal Brislin, South Africa

Mar 9, 2025

The Lenten Season offers an opportunity for the people of God to come to terms with the realities in their respective contexts, including the human challenges such as the inability to meet basic needs and the “scandal of inequality”, South Africa’s Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said. 

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Like Blessed Benedict Daswa, Let’s Foster “good values, morals” During 2025 Jubilee Year: South Africa’s Newest Cardinal

Feb 4, 2025

At the inauguration of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year in the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has highlighted the “good values and morals” that the Blessed Benedict Daswa exemplified throughout his life, and urged the people of God to emulate him.

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale. Credit: Kati Dijane

Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year an Occasion for Catholics to Renew “faith, way of life”: Archbishop in South Africa

Jan 20, 2025

The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an opportunity for Catholics to deepen their faith and align their lives with the teachings of Jesus Christ, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale has said.

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński during the farewell Mass of Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale. Credit: SACBC

“A historical figure”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Hails Retired Archbishop’s Service to the Church

Jan 16, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has commended the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg for his commitment to the Church, describing him as “a historical figure” for the entire Church.

Stephen Cardinal Brislin. Credit: SACBC

“It will be painful to leave them”: South Africa’s Newest Cardinal Reacts to His Transfer from Cape Town Archdiocese

Nov 9, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that South Africa’s newest Cardinal, Stephen Cardinal Brislin, has accepted his transfer from Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese to the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.

Stephen Cardinal Brislin. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis Transfers South Africa’s Newest Cardinal from Cape Town to Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese

Oct 28, 2024

Pope Francis has transferred Stephen Cardinal Brislin, who has been at the helm of Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese in South Africa to the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.

Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in South Africa Urged to Raise Awareness on Femicide in Annual Pastoral Letters

Aug 17, 2024

Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa is advocating for an annual pastoral letter from Bishops to raise public awareness about crimes targeting women in the country.

Participants at Multi-religious Leaders SACBC conference. Credit: SACBC

“Accelerate efforts towards eradication of statelessness”: Catholic Archbishop to Stakeholders in Southern Africa

Jun 15, 2024

Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has called upon stakeholders in Southern Africa, including religious leader and civil society entities,  to speed up the process of addressing the challenge of “statelessness” once and for all.

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale holding Pope Francis's congratulatory message. Credit: Sheldon Reddiar vis SACBC

Pope Francis Lauds Archbishop in South Africa Marking Episcopal Jubilee for His “energetic involvement” in Ministry

Apr 12, 2024

Pope Francis has acknowledged with appreciation the 25-year Episcopal ministry of South African Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale.

Archbishop Buti Tlhagale planting a tree at the opening of the season of creation. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Commission Promoting “environmental justice” in Southern African Archdiocese

Dec 27, 2022

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of South Africa’s Johannesburg (JHB) Archdiocese has embarked on a year-long “environmental justice” campaign under the theme, “Greening the Archdiocese of JHB”, an official has said.

"Light of Christ" sisters. Credit:Radio Veritas South Africa

Catholic South African Twins Singing to Bring the “light of Christ” to the World

Oct 19, 2022

South African Catholic twins whose singing put them to the limelight at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic wish to bring the “light of Christ” to the world through gospel music.

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale during the Ministry and Vocations Fair marking the Archdiocesan phase of the World Meeting of Families. Credit: ACI Africa

Denounce “crimes against women, children” in Families, Archbishop Urges South Africans

Sep 8, 2022

There is need to denounce and expose persons behind violence in families, including “crimes against women and children,” the Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said.

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Social Media a Factor in “mental health issues” Among South Africa’s Youth: Pastoral Agent

Aug 31, 2022

Regular access to social media forums is a factor in mental health challenges among the youth in South Africa’s Ennerdale Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg, the pastoral agent for the Mental Health Ministry (MHM) has said.

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale during the Ministry and Vocations Fair marking the Archdiocesan phase of the World Meeting of Families. Credit: ACI Africa

Seek Mary’s Intercession to End “scourge of oppressing women”: Archbishop in South Africa

Aug 23, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to end violence against women, “especially by those who claim to love them”.

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale during the Ministry and Vocations Fair marking the Archdiocesan phase of the World Meeting of Families. Credit: ACI Africa

Broken Families Can “rise from their own situation”: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa

Jun 29, 2022

Broken families are able to “rise from their own situation” and rebuild their respective lives, the Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said in an interview. 

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale, a member of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) - Religions for Peace Multi-Religious Council of Leaders. Credit: IMBISA

On World Refugee Day, South African Archbishop Calls on Host Nations to Be “welcoming”

Jun 21, 2022

On annual World Refugee Day observed on June 20, the Catholic Archbishop of Johannesburg in South Africa has called on host nations to incorporate international laws in their policies about refugees and foster “practices of welcoming” them.